Bitcoin's decentralized protocol and ecosystem trade-offs
Explore how Bitcoin's protocol design reshapes transaction costs, risk allocation, and regulatory leverage through layered decentralization.
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Bitcoin, Liquidity Stress, and the New Corporate Treasury Cycle
The November 19, 2025 episode of Kitco News features Jack Mallers explaining why Bitcoin’s sharp drawdown reflects one of the tightest U.S. liquidity regimes in years rather than a structural failure.
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USA Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Policy
The April 01, 2025 episode of Coin Stories featuring Senator Cynthia Lummis explores converting gold certificates into Bitcoin to reduce national debt and drive regulatory reform.
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Bitcoin Innovation & Diversification
On February 20, 2025, the Bitcoin for Millenials episode with Ralph Gebran examined how Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations leverage advanced regulatory frameworks and abundant energy resources to boost Bitcoin adoption.
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Predicting Bitcoin’s Growth with Power Law: Key Insights and Implications
The November 7, 2024 episode of the 21st Capital podcast features Giovanni Santostasi explaining his updated power law model, which outlines Bitcoin’s predictable long-term growth path through network-driven dynamics.
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